[fun house] {n.} A place where people see many funny things and have tricks played on them to make them laugh or have a good time. * /The boys and […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

be up to no good

[be up to no good] {v. phr.}, {informal} To be plotting and conniving to commit some illegal act or crime. * /"Let's hurry!" Susan said to her husband. "It's dark […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

cut corners

[cut corners] {v. phr.} 1. To take a short way; not go to each corner. * /He cut corners going home in a hurry./ 2. To save cost or effort; […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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God is not as severe as he is said to be.

cabbage

[cabbage] {n.} 1. A stupid person or someone with no mental abilities whatever. 2. Cloth trimmed from a customer's material by […]

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mince words

[mince words] {v. phr.} To choose words carefully for the sake of politeness or deception. * /I like people who speak […]

off the record

[off the record] (1) {adv. phr.} Confidentially. * /"Off the record," the boss said, "you will get a good raise for next […]